217. Open

Open my body.
You will see engraved
    “Service-Life.”

Open my vital.
You will see engraved
    “Compassion-Life.”

Open my mind.
You will see engraved
    “Will-Life.”

Open my heart.
You will see engraved
    “Love-Life.”

Open my life.
You will see engraved
    “Promise-Life.
    Failure-Life.
    Surrender-Life.
    Perfection-Life.”
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 5, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973